A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9695949 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111467909 epoch_slot_no: 271109 block_no: 9695772 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 61589 time: 2023-12-20 01:03:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8759d38f7c78df227b60fda680c6d59d9dc63cfab2080719e4a4cb62d5eb6bBlock Operator
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